DANBURY, CONN. — The Western Connecticut State University Department of Art will present the Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring the work of Bachelor of Arts in Art candidates in an exhibition that will be on view from Wednesday, April 22, through Tuesday, May 5, 2015, in the Art Gallery at the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university’s Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury.

An Opening Reception will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, in the gallery. Admission will be free to the reception and the exhibition, and the public is invited to attend. The gallery will be open for viewing from noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

The Senior Thesis Exhibition is the capstone experience for the students who major in art and graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Within the program, there are four areas of concentration: Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography and Studio Art.

• Graphic Design seniors include: Christopher Cancro, of Danbury; Michael J. Capozzi, of Bethlehem; Jacqueline S. Chakar, of Milford; Amanda L. Chartier, of Monroe; Jonathan M. Giannone, of Danbury; Erik Hoffman, of Newtown; Shyena D. Joseph, of New Milford; Casey L. Laufer, of Fairfield; Christopher R. Layton, of Carmel, New York; Rebecca J. Lienhardt, of Bethel; Leonardo S. Magrani, of Danbury; Erin Manion, of Sandy Hook; Elizabeth A. Martland, of Danbury; Rebecca N. Oliveira, of Bethel; and Chelsea A. Walsh, of Southbury.

• Illustration seniors include: Brian S. Ferreira, of Bethel; Jose M. Lebron, of Danbury;
Barbara K. Sinisi, of Wethersfield; Nicholas G. Talarico, of Woodbury; and Eric R.
Trocola, of Danbury.

• Photography seniors include: Nuno Cardoso, of Bridgeport; Arthur J. Hauser, of Danbury; Allyson P. McKeon, of New Fairfield; and Jocelyn Ward, of Brookfield.

• Studio Art seniors are: Christine E. Armold, of Sandy Hook; Elham Nazari, of Danbury;
Caitlynn A. Neeson, of Bethel; and Alyssa M. Voytek, of New Milford.

For more information, contact Lori Robeau at (203) 837-8403, or the Office of University Relations at (203) 837-8486.

Western Connecticut State University offers outstanding faculty in a range of quality academic programs. Our diverse university community provides students an enriching and supportive environment that takes advantage of the unique cultural offerings of Western Connecticut and New York. Our vision: To be an affordable public university with the characteristics of New England’s best small private universities.